Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA
Wimmer does not treat multiple sclerosis itself — disease-modifying care belongs with your neurologist. We provide supportive musculoskeletal care alongside it: treating the back, hip, and joint pain that gait changes and spasticity create, and the overuse strain on the joints that compensate, so you can protect your mobility and independence.
| Disease care | Led by your neurologist |
|---|---|
| Our role | The musculoskeletal side |
| Common issues | Back, hip & compensating-joint pain |
| Goal | Protect mobility and independence |
Common causes & symptoms
- Back, hip, and knee pain from gait or balance changes
- Overuse strain in the 'good' side that compensates
- Spasticity-related muscle and joint discomfort
- Shoulder or wrist pain from canes, walkers, or transfers
- Pain that discourages the activity and strength work MS care depends on
When to seek care
If MS-related changes in how you walk or balance are creating new joint, back, or tendon pain — or the arm and shoulder doing extra work are starting to complain — that pain is treatable in its own right, and treating it protects your mobility.
How we evaluate it
Your visit is unhurried. Derek examines the painful areas, uses in-office imaging — ultrasound or fluoroscopy — when it adds clarity, and identifies which problems are mechanical and treatable. Care is planned alongside your neurologist's program, never in place of it.
Non-surgical options we may consider
- Image-guided injections — precise relief for strained, painful joints
- Focused shockwave therapy — for overuse tendon pain
- Hyaluronic acid — joint comfort where arthritis coexists
- Activity & mobility planning — protecting strength, balance work, and independence
Keeping you active
With MS, mobility protected is independence protected. Our goal is to keep musculoskeletal pain from stealing the walking, swimming, strength work, and daily life your bigger care plan depends on.
Frequently asked questions
No. MS and its disease-modifying therapies are managed by your neurologist. Our role is the musculoskeletal side — the joint, back, and tendon pain that MS-related changes can cause.
Regenerative approaches for neurological conditions are an emerging area, and the honest answer is that evidence remains early. We'll tell you plainly what is and isn't known, with informed consent and your neurologist involved in any decision.
Wimmer is a private-pay practice with transparent pricing discussed before care begins. CareCredit is accepted.
